Samoa Joe ends “Hangman” Adam Page’s reign after a violent main event that shook the Prudential Center.
Summary
– Samoa Joe defeats Hangman Page in a bloody cage match to win AEW World Title
– Hook betrays Hangman, revealing himself as part of The Opps faction
– Swerve Strickland makes a shocking return to end the show
The AEW World Championship changed hands in a dramatic and hard-hitting main event at Full Gear 2025. Inside a steel cage at Newark’s Prudential Center, Samoa Joe dethroned “Hangman” Adam Page in a brutal showdown filled with chaos, betrayal, and shocking twists.
Both men punished each other with the unforgiving steel throughout the bout, drawing blood and pushing the limits of endurance. Hangman appeared to have victory secured after hitting a Deadeye and Buckshot Lariat, but a referee bump left him without a count.
Powerhouse Hobbs then ripped open the cage door, interfering to aid Joe. When it looked like Hangman might still rally, Hook entered the ring and leveled Page with the title belt, revealing an “Opps” shirt under his jacket. Joe capitalized, planting Page with a devastating Muscle Buster to secure the pin and the AEW World Title.
Moments later, Swerve Strickland made his surprise return, attacking The Opps and standing tall beside Page to close the show. While Samoa Joe celebrated as champion, the night ended with an electric show of unity from the babyfaces, signaling that AEW’s world title scene is far from settled.
